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In the US, Amnesty Has a History of Preserving Whiteness
The political viability of any carte blanche amnesty program hinges on the racialization of its beneficiaries as white.
Zionists and Anti-Semites Unite?
The Trump administration is filled with openly anti-Semitic figures, but unholy alliances between Zionists and bigots in the West are nothing new, explains Sarah Levy.
How Unaccompanied Youth Become Exploited Workers in the US
Many children who cross the US-Mexico border remain undetected and must fend for themselves on the other side.
Behind a Corporate Monster: How Monsanto Pushes Agricultural Domination
Its key aim in dealing with health and environmental issues is to protect sales and profits and the company image.
Gorsuch Confirmation Process Too Important to Rush
The Senate and the public lack key information about Judge Gorsuch needed to give his nomination thorough consideration.
Should We Pay the Rich to Build Infrastructure, Then Pay Them to Use It?
Trump's promised $1 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure will be as bad for us as his health care plan.
Monsanto Isn’t Feeding the World — It’s Killing Our Children
Two new reports published in recent weeks add to the already large and convincing body of evidence that agricultural pesticides are poisoning us.
Elusive Victories: Voting Rights, Desegregation and the Erosion of Civil Rights
The civil rights movement's victories on voting rights and desegregation have withered in alarming ways.
Can Customs and Border Officials Search Your Phone? These Are Your Rights
Recent detentions and seizures of phones and other material from travelers to the United States have sparked alarm.
Novel Strategy for Dealing With Toxic Contamination: Do Nothing
At toxic cleanup sites across the country, environmental agencies have allowed groundwater contamination to go untreated and slowly diminish over time.